Italian Thesis Part 1 (ITAL40015)

HonoursPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)

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The honours thesis in Italian provides students with the opportunity to develop research techniques and to benefit from the experience of researching and writing an independent thesis on a topic of their choice. The thesis is normally written in Italian but special permission may be obtained from the Head of the Italian Section for the thesis to be written in English. The main areas of specialisation are Italian linguistics, Italian cinema and cultural studies. Italian literature from the Middle Ages to the present. It is also possible to negotiate theses on other topics with the permission of the coordinator after consultation with the appropriate lecturer.

Intended learning outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students should:



  • have understood and applied the relevant research methods in their chosen field of Italian studies;
  • have achieved the level of linguistic and methodological competency required for postgraduate studies in Italian; and
  • have demonstrated their ability to do guided research at Honours level.

Generic skills

At the completion of this subject, students should:

  • be able to demonstrate research skills through competent use of the library and other information sources;
  • be able to show critical thinking and analysis through recommended reading, essay writing and tutorial discussion, and by determining the strength of an argument; and
  • be able to demonstrate understanding of social, ethical and cultural context through the contextualisation of judgements, developing a critical self-awareness, being open to new ideas and possibilities and by constructing an argument.

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

This subject is only available to students enrolled in a BH-Arts, Bachelor of Arts (Degree with Honours) or a GD-Arts, Graduate Diploma (Advanced).

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
ITAL40014 Italian Thesis No longer available

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.

Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Assessment

Additional details

This assessment statement applies to the entire enrolment across Parts 1 and 2 of the subject (i.e. ITAL40015 and ITAL40016 together):

  • A thesis of 12,000 words written in Italian or a thesis of 15,000 words if written in English due in the second semester of enrolment (100%).

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    Principal coordinatorMalcolm Angelucci
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hoursRegular, documented consultations over two semesters with the supervisor(s) as arranged. Meetings should normally occur at least fortnightly and should be at least of half an hour duration.
    Total time commitment680 hours
    Teaching period26 February 2018 to 27 May 2018
    Last self-enrol date 9 March 2018
    Census date31 March 2018
    Last date to withdraw without fail 4 May 2018
    Assessment period ends22 June 2018

    Semester 1 contact information

    malcolm.angelucci@unimelb.edu.au

  • Semester 2
    Principal coordinatorMalcolm Angelucci
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hoursRegular, documented consultations over two semesters with the supervisor(s) as arranged. Meetings should normally occur at least fortnightly and should be at least of half an hour duration.
    Total time commitment680 hours
    Teaching period23 July 2018 to 21 October 2018
    Last self-enrol date 3 August 2018
    Census date31 August 2018
    Last date to withdraw without fail21 September 2018
    Assessment period ends16 November 2018

    Semester 2 contact information

    malcolm.angelucci@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

This subject is taught over two consecutive semesters. Total time commitment for the subject is approximately 680 hours, inclusive of two semesters (thesis Part 1 and Part 2).

Additional delivery details

This is part of a 50 point thesis subject, continuing over two consecutive study periods.

Students are required to enrol in:

  • ITAL40015 Italian Thesis Part 1 (25 points) and
  • ITAL40016 Italian Thesis Part 2 (25 points), consecutively.

Students will receive a ‘CNT’ grade in the part 1 and results will be entered if and when both part 1 and 2 are completed.

Information provided on this page applies to Part 1 and Part 2 of the subject (ITAL40015 and ITAL40016).

 

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Further information

Last updated: 3 November 2022